Drake University Hosts Prominent Tech Journalists for Annual Business Lecture
Renowned tech journalists Karen Hao and Nicholas Thompson are set to headline this year’s 4th Annual Bucksbaum Lectureship in Business at Drake University. The event, titled “Decoding America’s Tech Moment,” promises insightful discourse on the current tech landscape.
Scheduled for 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 21, the lecture will be held at the Knapp Center and is open to the public at no cost.
Dr. Alanah Mitchell, dean of the Zimpleman College of Business, expressed enthusiasm for the event, stating, “We are thrilled to welcome Karen Hao and Nicholas Thompson—two of the foremost tech journalists in the world—to our campus. Their deep, behind-the-scenes knowledge of the rapidly evolving tech industry and the vast implication of AI is critical to the public’s understanding of tech’s impact on every aspect of our lives.”
About Karen Hao
Karen Hao, a bestselling author and award-winning journalist, is recognized for her extensive coverage of artificial intelligence. She gained acclaim as the first journalist to profile OpenAI and authored EMPIRE OF AI, which became an instant New York Times bestseller and received multiple awards, including the National Book Critics Circle Award for Nonfiction. Hao plays a significant role at AI Now, a research institute, and co-created initiatives like the Pulitzer Center’s AI Spotlight Series. More details about her work can be found on her website.
About Nicholas Thompson
Nicholas Thompson has been at the helm of The Atlantic as CEO since 2021, during which the publication has garnered several prestigious accolades, including three National Magazine Awards and three Pulitzer Prizes. His previous roles include editor-in-chief of WIRED and editor of NewYorker.com. As a cofounder of The Atavist and Speakeasy.ai, Thompson has demonstrated leadership in tech innovation. He actively shares insights on tech policy with a significant social media following. Visit his LinkedIn profile for more information.
The lecture will also be available via livestream at live.drake.edu.
About the Bucksbaum Lectureship in Business
The Bucksbaum Lectureship in Business at Drake University’s Zimpleman College of Business is a highlight event supported by the Bucksbaum family. It brings influential figures in business and economics to Des Moines, fostering discussions on the economic and societal impacts of business and entrepreneurship.
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